Hamburg - The City of Contrasts

The German city of Hamburg features a contrasting atmosphere of history and modern times and presents one of the most fascinating candidates for a weekend getaway.

Hamburg has a long history which many visitors come here to trace. This place is the capital of the news media in Germany, and has been one of the most important cities for many decades.

Hamburg at a glance offers beautiful sites and superb shopping, reputed dining and clubbing opportunities, astonishing exhibitions and galleries as well as charming atmosphere of a city with many memories.

The neo-Renaissance style has become signature for a great number of local houses, the Rathaus, being the most popular. This city hall is a striking architectural masterpiece which has found its way on hundreds of postcards. When strolling through the area, one cannot miss the Binnenalster as well, the local lake, placed in the midst of the city.